Pilot and Feasibility Study on Elderly Support Services Using Communicative Robots and Monitoring Sensors Integrated With Cloud Robotics
Pilot and Feasibility Study on Elderly Support Services Using Communicative Robots and Monitoring Sensors Integrated With Cloud Robotics
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DOI：
10.1016/j.clinthera.2020.01.001
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发表时间：
2020-02-01
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Masuyama, Shigeru
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作者：
Obayashi, Kazuko;Masuyama, Shigeru
目的：这项试验前后研究调查了交流机器人在照顾老年人方面可能产生的影响，这些机器人与云机器人支持的传感系统一起使用。方法：2名养老院老年妇女和4名护理员参与试验。研究人员对研究参与者和护理人员的夜间生活节奏进行了调查，以确定何时以及如何将机器人融入护理中。该系统由机器人Sota、非接触式生命传感器和床单形床传感器组成。参与者和机器人之间的实时传感数据和对话被发送到服务器上，由云机器人支持的机器人会快速做出口头回应。研究发现：护理人员在他们最紧张的时期会花3小时来维护记录。利用机器人传感器自动记录生命信息可以提高护理工作的质量。当护士打电话时，护理人员的压力水平达到最大。机器人对护士呼叫的临时响应可能有助于有效减轻护理人员的负担。机器人可以刺激老年人与他人进行更多的交流（P < 0.05）。交流机器人适当的发声可以防止老年人生活质量的恶化。启示：与传感系统一起使用的交流机器人可以刺激老年人激活与他人的沟通联系，并帮助护理人员有效减轻夜班期间的负担。一项涉及交流机器人和老年人护理的更广泛研究项目的后续研究将是有益的。(C) 2020爱思唯尔公司版权所有。
Purpose: This pilot before-after study investigated the possible effects of communicative robots, used with a sensing system supported by cloud robotics, in caring for elderly people.Methods: Two elderly women in nursing homes and 4 care workers participated in the trial. The overnight life rhythm assessments of the study participants and care workers were surveyed to determine when and how the robots should be integrated into care. The system consisted of the robot Sota, a noncontact vital sensor and a sheet-shaped bed sensor. Real-time sensing data and conversations between the participants and robots were sent to the servers, prompting a quick verbal response by the robot supported by cloud robotics.Findings: Care workers devoted 3 h to the maintenance of records during their most stressful periods. Automatic recording of vital information using robot sensors can improve the quality of nursing care work. Care workers' stress levels were maximized when responding to nurse calls. Temporary responses to nurse calls by the robots may help to effectively reduce the burden on nursing care workers. Robots can stimulate elderly people to communicate more with others (P < 0.05). Appropriate vocalization by communicative robots may prevent the deterioration of quality of life in elderly individuals.Implications: Communicative robots, used with a sensing system, may stimulate elderly people to activate a communication link with others and help care workers to effectively reduce the burden during the night shift. A follow-up study involving a broader research program on communicative robots and elderly care would be beneficial. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.